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F.I.S.H. of Sanibel-Captiva, Inc
I volunteer at fish. They go over and above to help those neighbors in need. The food bank and Back Pack programs help provide food for families. They help the elderly with transportation and visits.... more
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San Diego Education Nonprofits and Charities
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![Diamond Educational Excellence Partnership (DEEP)]()
Diamond Educational Excellence Partnership (DEEP)
- Location:
- San Diego, CA
5 stars 42 reviews
SanDiegoTeacher wrote:
As an educator I am grateful for the commitment of DEEP and their partners to improving early literacy outcomes for PK-3 students in underserved communities. The data behind DEEP's after school and summer programs indicate that their approach works. They... more »
Education
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![Activated Ministries]()
Activated Ministries
- Location:
- San Diego, CA
4.77778 stars 126 reviews
bulwer wrote:
In 1972, when I was 16, I was deceived and manipulated into joining the cult, the Children of God, which later became known as The Family International. In 1991, I escaped the group while living in Japan, returned to Canada and went on to earn a law degree.... more »
Education
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![Treobytes Inc]()
Treobytes Inc
- Location:
- San Diego, CA
4.91429 stars 35 reviews
jennyyang wrote:
Treobytes was an incredible experience for me. We got to do lots of fun things like control a robot we made, and it was great for all students involved. The staff especially were very kind and great towards us. I would recommend this to anyone looking... more »
Technology
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![Scholars Forward Foundation Inc]()
Scholars Forward Foundation Inc
- Location:
- San Diego, CA
5 stars 13 reviews
excited2behere wrote:
Great mission with helping students acheive their goals by helping them financial through the scholarship program. College is expensive and these barriers need to be removed. more »
Education
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![Kitchens For Good]()
Kitchens For Good
- Location:
- San Diego, CA
5 stars 11 reviews
hartwd wrote:
I have more than thirty years experience with nonprofits, from being the CEO for 12 years of an organization I founded, to the foster care system to local nonprofits. My volunteering for Kitchens for Good began in January of 2022, primarily in the retail... more »
Education
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![Wesley House Student Residence, Inc.]()
Wesley House Student Residence, Inc.
- Location:
- San Diego, CA
4.97826 stars 46 reviews
melindawollitz wrote:
This is a wonderful organization dedicated to providing affordable housing and academic support to students who may be in need. So far, every student that has participated in the program has graduated from college.The housing facility is right next... more »
Education
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![The League of Amazing Programmers]()
The League of Amazing Programmers
- Location:
- San Diego, CA
4.9878 stars 82 reviews
diana loo wrote:
My son started learning to program in JAVA at Wintriss Technical Schools (WTS) 3 years ago, in 8th grade. What began as something "just for fun" quickly became a life path for him. He has learned how to program well, earning a 5 out of 5 on the AP Computer... more »
Technology
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![Miracle 139 International]()
Miracle 139 International
- Location:
- San Diego, CA
5 stars 1 review
robincarina wrote:
I have been volunteering with Miracle139 International since it's beginning. At the heart of the ministry is a passion to love, support, and provide an inclusive education to children with disabilities by making training free and accessible to teachers... more »
Education
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![One Digital World]()
One Digital World
- Location:
- San Diego, CA
5 stars 1 review
Arthur P. wrote:
I first heard about One Digital World in 2019. In Samos, a Greek island just off the coast of Turkey, which, due to its location, made it one of the front lines of the European refugee crisis. There, hundreds of refugees and asylum seekers who were forced... more »
Education
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![Project Left Behind]()
Project Left Behind
- Location:
- San Diego, CA
5 stars 2 reviews
klivolsi wrote:
Project Left Behind is a 501c3 non-profit whose mission statement is to promote education, improved nutrition and living conditions for orphans and neglected children around the world. It was created to help those children who are left to grow up in... more »
Education
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![International Humanity Foundation]()
International Humanity Foundation
- Location:
- San Diego, CA
4.36449 stars 107 reviews
laurak4 wrote:
IHF is distinct from other NGO’s in this field as we practice the ‘Pass it on’ ethos in marginalized regions. I volunteered for the Thailand center in Chang Rai which houses 12 young people ranging from 8 to 17. I am currently undertaking the position... more »
Education
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![Be Involved * Act Now * Champion Autism]()
Be Involved * Act Now * Champion Autism
- Location:
- San Diego, CA
5 stars 8 reviews
C_Smyth wrote:
Met the founder, Allison Whitney, on an airplane. Didn't think I would hear from her, but she followed-up with me and introduced me to a new therapy called natural play therapy by Julie Sando. She gave us our son back! B.I.A.N.C.A. is comprised of a group... more »
Education
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![Open Heart Leaders]()
Open Heart Leaders
- Location:
- San Diego , CA
5 stars 5 reviews
Mandate wrote:
This organization plays a major role in the mental health of our community. Their services are invaluable and much needed. Their team of professionals are second to none. I highly recommend them. more »
Mental Health
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![Zoological Society of San Diego]()
Zoological Society of San Diego
- Location:
- San Diego, CA
3 stars 2 reviews
erb wrote:
The Zoological Society of San Diego is working with Bioneers and The Biomimicry Institute to foster Biomimicry or "Innovation Inspired by Nature". The ZSSD is connecting the public, business and nature, to incorporate lessons learned from nature's systems/designs... more »
Animals
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![Blue Heart Foundation Inc]()
Blue Heart Foundation Inc
- Location:
- San Diego, CA
5 stars 16 reviews
Rondell wrote:
I have watched Blue Heart change the lives of so many young men... As the only organization that caters to AA youth they are simply an amazing blessing. more »
Children & Youth
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![San Diego Public Library Foundation]()
San Diego Public Library Foundation
- Location:
- San Diego, CA
5 stars 14 reviews
SCH1521 wrote:
I first became involved with the Foundation in 2010 when I volunteered to join its Finance Committee. In 2011, I also became a member of the Audit Committee after a 35-year career as an auditor in public accounting serving many nonprofit clients in the... more »
Arts & Culture
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![SAN DIEGO HUA XIA CHINESE SCHOOL INCORPORATION]()
SAN DIEGO HUA XIA CHINESE SCHOOL INCORPORATION
- Location:
- San Diego, CA
5 stars 4 reviews
dw4sdhxcs wrote:
This is a great Chinese School and was recently honored to be selected as one of the first 55 "Overseas Chinese Education Model Schools" around the world. http://www.chinaqw.com/hwjy/hjxw/200908/04/174387.shtml (Chinese) The board, staff, teachers,... more »
Education
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![Reading Legacies]()
Reading Legacies
- Location:
- San Diego, CA
5 stars 1 review
Writer wrote:
This program is great for helping the children to learn by positive example given by youth and adult who reach out to them through reading. Straightening relationships through the read aloud experience! more »
Children & Youth
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![Nativity Prep Academy of San Diego Inc]()
Nativity Prep Academy of San Diego Inc
- Location:
- San Diego, CA
4.96774 stars 31 reviews
mdaniels wrote:
Nativity Prep helps children living in poverty to get a life changing education. They support and educate 200+ children from 6th grade to college graduation. It is a FANTASTIC charity! If you want to give to something that will literally change a persons... more »
Children & Youth
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![Pro Kids, First Tee - San Diego]()
Pro Kids, First Tee - San Diego
- Location:
- San Diego, CA
5 stars 1 review
dekats1 wrote:
It appears that the information upon which you based your evaluation and scoring is behind the times and does not reflect the current state of Pro-Kids. You need to do an investigation of this non-profit and then review and update your rating. Perhaps... more »
Children & Youth
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![Global Energy Network International]()
Global Energy Network International
- Location:
- San Diego, CA
5 stars 6 reviews
fischermich wrote:
Volunteering at GENI has been very educational for me. I have learned how to use some aspects of Dreamweaver, and most important I enjoy the positive atmosphere and the friendliness of everybody at the office. The Intern Coordinator, Patricia Stevens,... more »
Education
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![REALITY CHANGERS]()
REALITY CHANGERS
- Location:
- San Diego, CA
5 stars 2 reviews
RobertF wrote:
The Reality Changers mission is to support the efforts of teens from disadvantaged or at risk backgrounds in their efforts to become first-generation college students. I began volunteering as a tutor thinking my role was to help students with difficult... more »
Education
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![Rolling Readers U S A Inc]()
Rolling Readers U S A Inc
- Location:
- San Diego, CA
5 stars 3 reviews
Jose C. wrote:
Rolling Readers is an organization that operates with confidence about the importance of its work and with the belief that its cause is worthy of attention of contributions from individuals at all levels. I recently attended an organization reception... more »
Children & Youth
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![Classics for Kids, Inc.]()
Classics for Kids, Inc.
- Location:
- San Diego, CA
5 stars 2 reviews
alansez wrote:
After a lifetime of loving and making music, I learned that schools are providing less instruction in this widely useful subject. I think music enhances most areas of education, especially math, social development, and science which needs a creative mind. Classics... more »
Arts & Culture
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![Taking Control Of Your Diabetes (TCOYD)]()
Taking Control Of Your Diabetes (TCOYD)
- Location:
- San Diego, CA
5 stars 4 reviews
jb2009 wrote:
I learned more in one day about my diabetes than I had learned in all my years of living with it. TCOYD gave me what I need to stay in control of my diabetes. more »
Education
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![Kid Angel Foundation]()
Kid Angel Foundation
- Location:
- San Diego, CA
5 stars 1 review
JMarks1721 wrote:
I sent all 3 of my children through Kid Angels after school program. Each child improved to the point that the teacher kept asking me how they were catching up. I cannot say enough good things about the Kid Angel Foundation. Wonderful literacy program... more »
Education
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![ASIAN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION]()
Education
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![Volunteers of America Southwest]()
Volunteers of America Southwest
- Location:
- San Diego, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
To create learning communities that provide an enriched and nurturing child-centered environment, utilizing arts, sciences and... more »
Mental Health
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![AVID Center]()
AVID Center
- Location:
- San Diego, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
AVID’s mission is to close the opportunity gap by preparing all students for college and career readiness and success in a global... more »
Education
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![Assitance League Greater San Diego]()
Assitance League Greater San Diego
- Location:
- San diego, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Assistance League volunteers transforming the lives of children and adults through community programs. more »
Education
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![National Conflict Resolution Center]()
National Conflict Resolution Center
- Location:
- San Diego, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
We provide the resources, training and expertise to help people, organizations and communities manage and solve conflicts, with... more »
Children & Youth
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![Elementary Institute Of Science]()
Elementary Institute Of Science
- Location:
- San Diego, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
The mission of the Elementary Institute of Science (EIS) is to inspire a love of science and create opportunities for diverse... more »
Children & Youth
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![IDENTITY THEFT RESOURCE CENTER]()
IDENTITY THEFT RESOURCE CENTER
- Location:
- San Diego, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
The Identity Theft Resource Center is a non-profit organization established to support victims of identity theft in resolving... more »
Education
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![Children's Rights Initiative for Sharing Parents Equally]()
Children's Rights Initiative for Sharing Parents Equally
- Location:
- San Diego, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
CRISPE (Children's Rights Initiative for Sharing Parents Equally) is a non-profit organization works to improve the well being... more »
Civil Rights
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![Computers 2 SD Kids]()
Computers 2 SD Kids
- Location:
- San Diego, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Computers 2 Kids (C2K) believes all children and their families in San Diego, regardless of their economic status, need to be... more »
Education
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![MEDITATION INITIATIVE]()
MEDITATION INITIATIVE
- Location:
- San Diego, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
The Meditation Initiative provides free meditation classes and training for children,adults... more »
Mental Health
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![San Diego Korean Parents Association]()
San Diego Korean Parents Association
- Location:
- San Diego, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
The mission of the San Diego Korean Parents Association is three-fold. First, the focus is on the children: to support and... more »
Arts & Culture
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![A Bridge For Kids]()
A Bridge For Kids
- Location:
- San Diego, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Since 2012, A Bridge for Kids has offered sponsorships to bright and driven low-income teens in San Diego County. We dedicate... more »
Education
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![San Diego County Citizens Scholarship Foundation]()
San Diego County Citizens Scholarship Foundation
- Location:
- San Diego, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
To help students from economically disadvantaged households make the important transition from high school to college. more »
Education
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![Positive FACE]()
Positive FACE
- Location:
- San Diego, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
The Mission of Positive FACE is to encourage positive life choices and behaviors in Foster, Kinship and Elementary School Aged... more »
Children & Youth
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![Lamp Of Learning]()
Education
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![Host Homeless Outreach Student Transition Program]()
Host Homeless Outreach Student Transition Program
- Location:
- San Diego, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
Our mission is to provide free food and emergency housing assistance to students in need. Our job is to bring awareness to college... more »
Education
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![STEMFOREVERYONE]()
STEMFOREVERYONE
- Location:
- San Diego, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
To promote Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education for everyone. more »
Education
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![MetaCoders, Inc.]()
MetaCoders, Inc.
- Location:
- San Diego, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
MetaCoders’ mission is to prepare students for the future by not just teaching coding, but teaching students how to learn new... more »
Children & Youth
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![Free Housing Act | Housing Education]()
Free Housing Act | Housing Education
- Location:
- San Diego, CA
0 stars 0 reviews
In the FREE HOUSING ACT | HOUSING EDUCATION grounds - There is the lifestyle mindset method of change, focusing on prevention... more »
Education
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![Lambda Recovery Weekend]()
Civil Rights
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